At a Glance
Median Income
$106,563
$29,941 per capita
Violent Crime
84/100K
1,118/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Surprise Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Surprise's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Surprise a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Surprise residents earn a median household income of $106,563 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,941. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Surprise reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,118/100K.
Education
6.7% of adults in Surprise hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Surprise has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population41
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans30.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$106,563
Per Capita$29,941
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$584M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$239,980
Housing Units17
Rent Burden22.8%
Crime
F
Violent84/100K
Property1,118/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain28.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,534 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute19 min
Broadband15.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Surprise was built in 1938.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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